Press Releases

Mayor, Commissioner Form Police Body Camera Working Group

Oct 17th, 2014

Working group will explore all aspects of potential implementation of a body camera program within the Baltimore Police Department.

Stephanie Rawlings-BlakeAnthony BattsBaltimore Police DepartmentBPD
IMAGE: Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Commissioner Batts announce a body camera working group

Mayor and Fire Chief Thank Under Armour for Firehouse Gym Renovations

Oct 17th, 2014

Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Fire Chief Niles Ford thank Under Armour for sponsoring the renovation of three of the fire department's most used gyms.

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IMAGE: Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Fire Chief Ford reveal newly renovated firehouse gym facilities

Leaf Collection Program Kick Off and Fall Cleanup Reminder

Oct 16th, 2014

Mayor Rawlings-Blake announces the fall leaf collection program; urges residents to keep curbs, alleys, and storm drains clear to prevent flooding; reminds residents of Mayor’s Fall Cleanup, October 25.

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Mayor Names Heroin Treatment and Prevention Task Force

Oct 15th, 2014

Mayor Rawlings-Blake announces the appointment of the Heroin Treatment and Prevention Task Force.

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Makes Friendly ALCS Wager with Kansas City Mayor Sly James

Oct 10th, 2014

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake offered a wager to Mayor Sly James of Kansas City, Missouri, as the cities' Major League Baseball teams prepare to face off.

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Hosts City's First Manufacturing Forum

Oct 7th, 2014

Baltimore's first Manufacturing Forum explores current industry challenges, examines potential to grow Baltimore.

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Mayor Releases New Americans Task Force Report

Sep 17th, 2014

The Role of Immigrants in Growing Baltimore, Recommendations to Retain and Attract New Americans offers 32 recommendations to...

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Winners of Growing Green Design Competition Announced

Sep 17th, 2014

Winners of the Growing Green Design Competition: Vacant Lots Transformed winning projects were awarded nearly $300,000 for design and construction.

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IMAGE: Mayor Rawlings-Blake poses with Turtle, mascot of the Growing Green Initiative

Baltimore Welcoming Week

Sep 15th, 2014

The City of Baltimore will highlight the importance of joining together in a spirit of unity to build a better, safer, and stronger Baltimore that embraces new and native-born Americans.

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Baltimore Welcoming Week

Curfew Violation Numbers Released

Sep 11th, 2014

Since the opening of the Youth Connections Centers in August, a total of 120 nighttime curfew violations were issued by the Baltimore Police Department.

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